Definition

1. Verb:
   • To take (something or someone) with oneself when going somewhere: The primary meaning is to bring or carry something or someone along to another place. It emphasizes the action of taking something with you as you move from one location to another.
   • To bring along: Often used when reminding someone to bring necessary items for a trip, event, or activity.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhớ đem theo ô nhỡ trời mưa. (Don't forget to take an umbrella with you in case it rains.)
  • Anh ấy đem theo một cuốn sách để đọc trên tàu. (He took a book with him to read on the train.)
  • Chúng tôi có nên đem theo thức ăn không? (Should we bring food with us?)

Advanced Usage

• "đem theo bên mình": To carry on one's person, to keep with oneself.

  • Cô ấy luôn đem theo bên mình một tấm ảnh gia đình. (She always carries a family photo with her.)

• "đem theo người": To bring someone along.

  • Anh có thể đem theo người bạn đến bữa tiệc được không? (Can you bring your friend along to the party?)

Variants and Related Words

• Mang theo: A very close synonym, also meaning "to bring along" or "to take with". The usage is often interchangeable with "đem theo".

  • Đừng quên mang theo chìa khóa. (Don't forget to bring the keys with you.)

• Đem: The root verb meaning "to take" or "to bring". "Đem theo" adds the nuance of "along with oneself".

  • Tôi sẽ đem quà cho cô ấy. (I will bring a gift for her.)

Synonyms

• Mang theo: To bring along, to take with.
• Đưa theo: To take along (often used for people).
• Chở theo: To transport along (e.g., in a vehicle).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Đem đi: To take away (focuses on removal from a place).

  • Hãy đem đi những thứ này. (Take these things away.)

• Đem đến: To bring to (focuses on delivery to a destination).

  • Anh ấy đem đến tin vui. (He brought good news.)

Related Idioms

• Đem chuông đi đấm xứ người: (Literally: To take a bell to compete in a foreign land). An idiom meaning to confidently showcase one's skills or products in a new, challenging, or competitive environment.
  • Công ty nhỏ đó dám đem chuông đi đấm xứ người tại hội chợ quốc tế. (That small company dared to take their bell to a foreign land by exhibiting at the international fair.)

1. Take [with one]
   • Nhớ đem theo ô nhỡ trời mưa
     Don't forget to take [with you] an umbrellain case it rains